Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2023

Searchlight Cyber researchers warn of threat actors that are offering on the dark web access to energy sector organizations. Dark web intelligence firm Searchlight Cyber published a report that analyzes how threat actors in the dark web prepare their malicious operations against energy organizations.

Energy and Utilities 90

Energy and Utilities Cybercrime Data collection VPN 90

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. Mirai, Jeep Hack, etc.) Once installed, the malware “phoned home” to a command-and-control network run by the hacking group, which enabled them to enter the network and take further action.

IoT 96

IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Data collection 96

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 13, 2021

When a network is breached and the data is not protected in transit, it leaves not just the data plane vulnerable, but the control plane and the management plane, essentially handing over access to the entire system. Data Manipulation. Modernizing Critical Infrastructure. Network Encryption is Key.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Encryption Data collection Ransomware 78

Schneier on Security

MARCH 14, 2023

Big energy companies expect action whenever there is a move to end drilling leases for federal lands, in exchange for the tens of millions they contribute to congressional reelection campaigns. Another word for a strategy like this is a “hack.” ” Hacks follow the rules of a system but subvert their intent.

Energy and Utilities 298

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Technology Government 298

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In addition to that, they might ask the victim to cover the “shipping costs” Growing utility rates and an increase in the price of natural resources have prompted several governments to start discussing compensations for the population. Payout notices could arrive by mail, email, or as a text message.

Phishing 97

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 97

SecureList

JUNE 20, 2022

within network activity logs collected by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), etc.). Below are some examples of the type of data collected and strategies of collection and analysis during the technical attribution process. the education, energy, or fintech sectors).

Energy and Utilities 89

Energy and Utilities Data collection Malware Cybersecurity 89

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Mail servers become priority targets In June, Recorded Future warned that BlueDelta (aka Sofacy, APT28, Fancy Bear and Sednit) exploited vulnerabilities in Roundcube Webmail to hack multiple organizations including government institutions and military entities involved in aviation infrastructure. Drone hacking!

Hacking 110

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 110